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Peppers Bluewater ResortWEDDING KIT

Peppers Bluewater ResortLake Tekapo, New Zealand

Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering Peppers Bluewater Resort for your wedding celebrations.

Overlooking magical Lake Tekapo and surrounded by snow capped mountains, Peppers Bluewater Resort and its stunning naturalsurrounds deliver a romantic and memorable wedding setting.

Located two and a half hours from both Christchurch and Queenstown in New Zealand’s South Island, Peppers Bluewater Resort caters forintimate weddings and celebrations for up to 80 guests.

The Mackenzie room offers natural light and views of Mount John while the Rakinui Lounge and restaurant provides beautiful views of LakeTekapo in a romantic and beautifully appointed setting.

Choose from a variety of beautiful villas, inspired by the lake's characteristic turquoise hue.

We hope this wedding kit helps to take the first step on this new and exciting journey.

Best wishes,

The team at Peppers Bluewater Resort

Wedding Venues

The architectural design of Peppers Bluewater Resort is a reflection of the surrounding Mackenzie Basin landscape and offers a uniquebackdrop for your special occasion.

Peppers Bluewater Resort provides the perfect setting for your wedding day, from an intimate function to a lavish affair. Perched on theshores of the stunning Lake Tekapo, the Mackenzie room offers a premium venue, providing a romantic reception setting for up to 80seated guests. The room offers natural light, beautiful surrounds, flexibility and catering for a plethora of needs.

Room Hire

• Mackenzie Room hire - P.O.A• Marquee hire (10 x 20m) - $4,100

Included in room hire

• Boxed clothed bridal and cake table with skirting• Napkins, linen, cutlery, glasses and cake knife• Food and beverage attendants• Sound system• Data projector and screen if required• Wireless microphone if required• Customised floor plan to suit your needs• Personalised menus

We also offer catering for off-site weddingsPlease enquire with our wedding coordinator for more details

Wedding Accommodation

Inspired by the lake’s characteristic turquoise-hue, our villas offer a variety of accommodation, all with essential modern comforts. Timberand leather textures reflect the earthy tones of the Mackenzie country, while moods are reflected in the calming blue waters across thefoothills of the Southern Alps.

We offer competitive rates for your wedding guests and have a range of options to suit your requirements and budget. From beautifullyappointed standard and deluxe hotel rooms or two and three bedroom villas and suites, your guests can be sure to relax in style.

Deluxe Lakeview Hotel Room

An air conditioned 22sqm hotel room with 1 king bed, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, LCD TV and Sky Television,telephone, internet access (fees apply), desk, coffee table and armchairs, small fridge, separate bathroom with shower, bath and heatedtowel rail, hairdryer, iron and ironing board and outdoor balcony overlooking stunning Lake Tekapo views.

One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

A spacious split level self-contained 58sqm villa with full kitchen facilities, dining table and lounge area, air conditioning, complimentary teaand coffee making facilities, refrigerator, LCD TV, Sky Television and DVD player, telephone, internet access (fees apply), desk, coffee tableand armchairs, separate bedroom with 1 king bed, separate bathroom with shower only and heated towel rail, hairdryer, iron and ironingboard and outdoor balcony overlooking fabulous alpine views.

One Bedroom Lakeview Villa

A spacious self-contained 58sqm villa with full kitchen facilities, dining table and lounge area, air conditioning, complimentary tea and coffeemaking facilities, refrigerator, LCD TV, Sky Television and DVD player, telephone, internet access (fees apply), desk, coffee table andarmchairs, separate bedroom with 1 king bed, separate bathroom with shower, bath and heated towel rail, hairdryer, iron and ironing boardand outdoor balcony overlooking stunning Lake Tekapo views.

Two and three bedroom villas also available on request.

Canapés MenuDelight your guests with a range of canapés from $3 per option, per person

DF= Dairy Free GF = Gluten Free GFA =Gluten Free Alternative VE= Vegan

WARM OPTIONS

Chicken satay skewers served with peanut sauce

Tempura prawn skewers with tartare sauce

Arancini with feta, pumpkin and pinenuts (V)

Spiced lamb kofta with tzatziki

Prawn tempura with coriander and chilli sauce (DF)

Thai fish cakes with sweet chilli (GF)

COLD OPTIONS

Smoked venison and capsicum relish on oat crackers

Twizel salmon tataki with wasabi mayonnaise and sesame seeds(DF/DF)

Sundried tomato and feta cheese bruschetta with fresh basil

Smoked chicken finger sandwiches

Roast beef and dijon mayonnaise on sour dough

Blue cheese, walnut and pear tartlets (V)

Course OptionsMinimum number of 15 guests

All dietary requirements can be catered for on request

Menus are inclusive of GST & may be subject to change

OPTION 1

$55 per personAlternate DropSelect one entrée and one mainor one main and one dessert

OPTION 2

$65 per personTwo choicesSelect two entrée and two mainor two main and two dessert

OPTION 3

$75 per personThree choicesSelect three entrée and three mainor three main and three dessert

OPTION 4

$65 per personAlternate dropSelect one entrée, one main and one dessert

OPTION 5

$75 per personTwo choicesSelect two entrée, two main and two dessert

OPTION 6

$85 per personThree choicesSelect three entrée, three main and three dessert

Entrée

Please select from the following:

Soup of the day served with crusty ciabatta bread

Duck liver parfait with port wine jelly, red onion marmalade and toasted brioche

Chicken Caesar with crispy croutons, anchovy fillets, prosciutto and shaved parmesan (GF)

High country beetroot cured salmon with mesclun lettuce, orange segments, cherry tomato and crème fraîche (GF)

Honey glazed braised pork belly with slaw and an apple ginger puree (DF)

Smoked chicken salad served with cherry tomato, fresh greens and a honey mustard dressing (GF/DF)

Venison carpaccio with rocket salad and a balsamic glaze

Dietary requirements can be catered for on request

Menus are inclusive of GST & may be subject to change

Main

Please select from the following:

Beef tenderloin, potato rosti, mushroom puree, broccolini and red wine jus (GF)

Poached chicken breast, sous vide chicken breast with potato gratin, broccoli and mushroom sauce (GF)

Braised pork belly, baked polenta, buttered beans, crackling with a caramelized apple and cider Jus (GF)

High country salmon, crispy skin salmon, potato puree, bok choy, fried capers and a lemon butter sauce (GF)

Pumpkin lasagne, a rich vegetable lasagne made with fresh al dente pasta sheets topped in a tasty Napolitano sauce

Chickpea and eggplant moussaka with homemade tomato basil sauce and shaved parmesan (GF)

Canterbury lamb rack with potato gratin, balsamic sherry and baby carrots

Dietary requirements can be catered for on request

Menus are inclusive of GST & may be subject to change

Dessert

Please choose from the following:

Warm sticky date pudding with butter scotch sauce and vanilla ice cream

Vanilla bean panacotta with anglaise, berry coulis and toasted almonds (GF)

Cheesecake with vanilla cream and berry compote

Mini pavlova with fresh cream, mixed fruit compote and a passion fruit glaze (GF)

Home style apple tart with anglaise, mascarpone and vanilla beanice cream

Lemon syrup cake with mango sorbet, toasted coconut anglaise and raspberry meringue

Dietary requirements can be catered for on request

Menus are inclusive of GST & may be subject to change

Buffet OptionsMinimum number of 20 guests.

All dietary requirements can be catered for on request

Menus are inclusive of GST & may be subject to change

OPTION 1

$55 per personSelect two meat dishes, one chicken dish, three vegetable sides,three salad sides, one meat platter and one dessert option

OPTION 2

$65 per personSelect two meat dishes, either the seafood or chicken dish, threevegetable sides, three salad sides, a meat platter and two dessertoptions

OPTION 3

$85 per personSelect two meat dishes, one seafood or chicken dish, threevegetable sides, four salad sides, one platter and two dessertoptions

A soup option can be added at $10.00 per person

BUFFET MENU CHOICESAll dietary requirements can be catered for on request

Menus are inclusive of GST & may be subject to change

Soup

Bacon and corn chowderCream of tomatoCream of mushroomRoasted pumpkinCream of bacon and potatoChicken and sweetcorn

Vegetable Sides

Potato gratin (GF)Seasonal steamed vegetable (GF)Honey roasted kumara (GF)Rosemary baked potato (GF)Balsamic roasted root vegetables (GF/DF)Cauliflower and broccoli mornay (GF)

Salad Sides

Potato and egg salad (GF/DF)Traditional Caesar salad (GF)Tossed mixed green salad (DF/GF)Pasta salad (DF)Greek salad (GF)Tomato, feta and cucumber salad (GF)Roasted pumpkin, quinoa and spinach salad (GF)Beetroot and smoked garlic salad (GF/DF)

Platter Options

Seafood platter (GF/DF)Cold meat platter (DF/GF)

Roast Meat Choices

Roasted pork belly (GF/DF)

Slow roasted beef rib eye (GF/DF)

Champagne ham (GF/DF)

Roasted lamb leg (GF/DF)

Dessert Choices

Pavlova with fresh cream and mixed fruit (GF)

Chocolate eclairs

Cheesecake

Fruit salad (GF/DF)

Sticky date pudding with caramel sauce

Warm chocolate cake

All dietary requirements can be catered for on request

Menus are inclusive of GST & may be subject to change

PeppersHotels

State Highway 8Lake tekapoNew Zealand

Phone: +64 3 680 7000

bluewater.conf@peppers.co.nzpeppers.co.nz/bluewater

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